10 Questions
Which of the following elements can be found in the composition of a beach?
Rocks and minerals
What is the process by which sand and sediment are added to a beach?
Deposition
What is the term for the bending of waves as they travel toward the shallow waters of the shore?
Wave refraction
What are narrow strips of land that project out into a body of water called?
Headlands
What are some shoreline features that are created by deposits of sand and sediment?
Spits, baymouth bars, tombolos, and barrier islands
Which process is responsible for the deposition of sand and sediment along the shore?
Longshore drift
What is the term for an elongated landform that extends from the coast into the mouth of an adjacent bay?
Spit
What is the term for a sandbar that completely closes access to a bay?
Baymouth bar
What is the term for a mound of sand that joins an island to the mainland?
Tombolo
Which shoreline feature works as an effective barrier and protects the coastline from ocean threats?
Barrier island
Test your knowledge about the fascinating composition and formation of beaches in this quiz. Explore the minerals, shell fragments, and other elements that make up these sandy coastal wonders.
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